Interior Ambient Lighting

Sorry if this has been posted before, I did a search but came up with nothing.

I keep going back and forth on this feature. I am worried about how it will stand up log term use. Will the plastic scratch easy will it discolor because of sun etc, will debris be able to fall behind the plastic and be visible?

I know this is “new” for a car but do any of the disciples or anyone that has seen it have any ideas on the long term durability of the ambient lighting system?

FYI: The Plastic will be there no matter if you get the Interior Ambient Lighting or not.

Unfortunately I am not in the know on your durability question.

FYI: The Plastic will be there no matter if you get the Interior Ambient Lighting or not.

Unfortunately I am not in the know on your durability question.

I did not even think about that. :rolleyes:

my mom's S550 Mercedes has a similar lighting thing. That was one of things that hooked my dad into buying it.

ON that car the lighting is hidden under/behind a ledge that runs across the dash and doors whic also protects it. You can also adjust the intensity of the light from very noticable to just enough to be able to see anything.

Those Germans did a very good job of making the inside of the car very easy to see without any really noticable lights.


I'm very curious how close the Camaro's lighting is to the Mercedes.

http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/mercedesconcerthall.preview.jpg

I want it. I just don't know how long I'll want it, so I hope there's a way to disable it.

from what I understand it will have blue as standard, but the orange is an option. could be wrong...

Makes me wonder if it won't be available on certain colors. For instance...most cars won't have a red interior accent package available for, lets say, a green car. I imagine that the orange will be the same way, seeing as how it sounds like it comes with the orange stitched leather and trim pieces....would probably look like crap with Aqua Blue.

Makes me wonder if it won't be available on certain colors. For instance...most cars won't have a red interior accent package available for, lets say, a green car. I imagine that the orange will be the same way, seeing as how it sounds like it comes with the orange stitched leather and trim pieces....would probably look like crap with Aqua Blue.

the plastic will not change in color, it is the lighting that will change from either blue or orange depending on what options you choose.

I want it. I just don't know how long I'll want it, so I hope there's a way to disable it.

Yeah I am really excited about this, however I really hope GM makes a switch to turn it off.

I think it's absolutely BAD ASS! I cant wait to see it in person.

the plastic will not change in color, it is the lighting that will change from either blue or orange depending on what options you choose.

I mis-spoke earlier, Just looked at the Camaro site and found they will sell different plastic inserts

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insidestory/?id=cid00018

Accessories
The new Camaro is complemented by a wide range of available dealer-installed accessories that allows customers to create a more personal car. From convenience features to appearance and performance upgrades - including 21-inch wheels4 - the accessories include the following:

Interior trim kit - a four-piece kit offered in different colors
Interior accessories - items include premium, "Camaro"-embroidered floor mats, sill plates and more
Exterior detailing accessories - a variety of components are offered, from grille inserts and fuel doors to a High Rear Wing and Lower Ground Effects Package
Stripes - heritage-inspired stripes are offered in RS style for the hood or "hockey stick" style side design
Engine covers - available in five colors for the V6 and V8 engines
Wheels - split-five-spoke 21-inch wheels are offered in black metallic and polished finishes
Performance parts - numerous performance-enhancing components, including a tuned air intake, cat-back exhaust system, a Hurst short-throw shifter as well as more traditional GM Performance Parts.

I mis-spoke earlier, Just looked at the Camaro site and found they will sell different plastic inserts

http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insidestory/?id=cid00018

I believe the "plastic inserts" they are referring to are for the interior trim, not the lighting.

I am also interested to know how the lighting will function. Guess I will have to wait a few more months. :(

so obviously you can get red, as a trim color and i dont think blue or orange lights will look good with it, so do you get red lights?

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_1340.jpg

3 colors.....so does that mean the lighting will be the same with these colors?

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_1341.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_1340.jpg

3 colors.....so does that mean the lighting will be the same with these colors?

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/30thz286speed/100_1341.jpg

thats what im wondering! does anyone know the answer to this question??????

What they should do is make it where you can change the color through the DIC like the gauges on the mustang. You have the standard colors that you can change on they fly and then you can custom blend the colors using RGB when you are parked.

For those not familiar:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMWuwb2y6q8

Red is the best choice as it does not degrade night vision.

The ambient lighting will be blue unless you order the Inferno Orange Interior (then it will be orange).

The ambient lighting will be blue unless you order the Inferno Orange Interior (then it will be orange).

Wait...then what is the 'body colored lighted trim kit'? Is that just the panels that are body colored and the lighting doesn't change colors?

That was a question I've been asking myself also. I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that the lights themselves aren't colored. The accent packages snapping over the top of the lighting would seem to be an easier way to change the colors.

i think thats how it is. the panels on the door and dash are replaced with the colored pieces but i think the lights stay the same? im not sure on the lighting itself but what i heard is that the blue that comes as the origional color, is more on the white side. but i dont know. i hope we can do like the concepts from sema and change the lighting. after seeing the black concept i want to put black door panels in and red lighting behind it. that would be slick.

I don't know if anyone saw this picture on Chevy's web site.
Not a real picture, but at least it gives us an idea of what the ambient lighting looks like.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1020/2481/2548740028_large.jpg?252511-340

I was looking through the new 2009 GM Performance parts catalog.
Two interior lighting items are listed:
The first is the one we expected, but red is not included!:mad:
Interior Trim Kits
When ordering the factory illumination package you can personalize
the interior lighting color with parts, color-matched to the Camaro’s
exterior colors. Use them to complement or contrast your Camaro’s
exterior color for a completely custom appearance.
92221433 Interior Trim Kit, Scorch yellow (not shown)
92221438 Interior Trim Kit, Inferno Orange (not shown)
92233738 Interior Trim Kit, Olympic white (not shown)
92233739 Interior Trim Kit, Switchblade Silver (not shown)

And the second one is this footwell lighting which I don't remember reading about.

Audio and Electronics
The new Camaro is more than the next-generation muscle car—it’s
also a technology showcase that offers the latest in convenience and
infotainment systems. You can take your Camaro’s technology to a
higher level with upgraded audio subwoofer and lighting systems, as
well as remote starting. Our audio system brings greater features and
capability, while a peripheral device interface module allows you to plug
in devices to play through the audio system. Remote starting allows
you to start your Camaro to let it heat up on a cold morning or cool
down with air conditioning on a hot day. Finally, our footwell lighting kit
delivers customizable, colored ambient lighting for a premium, hightech
interior appearance.
92213214 Audio System-Subwoofer
92213212 peripheral Device Interface Module (not shown)
92213222 Interior Lighting Kit, Footwell (not shown)
92213216 Remote Starting System, Factory-Enabled (not shown)

I wish I could see both of these before I try to order them.

I was looking through the new 2009 GM Performance parts catalog.
Two interior lighting items are listed:
The first is the one we expected, but red is not included!:mad:
Interior Trim Kits
When ordering the factory illumination package you can personalize
the interior lighting color with parts, color-matched to the Camaro’s
exterior colors. Use them to complement or contrast your Camaro’s
exterior color for a completely custom appearance.
92221433 Interior Trim Kit, Scorch yellow (not shown)
92221438 Interior Trim Kit, Inferno Orange (not shown)
92233738 Interior Trim Kit, Olympic white (not shown)
92233739 Interior Trim Kit, Switchblade Silver (not shown)

And the second one is this footwell lighting which I don't remember reading about.

Audio and Electronics
The new Camaro is more than the next-generation muscle car—it’s
also a technology showcase that offers the latest in convenience and
infotainment systems. You can take your Camaro’s technology to a
higher level with upgraded audio subwoofer and lighting systems, as
well as remote starting. Our audio system brings greater features and
capability, while a peripheral device interface module allows you to plug
in devices to play through the audio system. Remote starting allows
you to start your Camaro to let it heat up on a cold morning or cool
down with air conditioning on a hot day. Finally, our footwell lighting kit
delivers customizable, colored ambient lighting for a premium, hightech
interior appearance.
92213214 Audio System-Subwoofer
92213212 peripheral Device Interface Module (not shown)
92213222 Interior Lighting Kit, Footwell (not shown)
92213216 Remote Starting System, Factory-Enabled (not shown)

I wish I could see both of these before I try to order them.

I noticed the footwell lighting too, and wondered the same thing. I am thinking it must be some kind of upgrade to the lighting that comes standard in the footwell, maybe different kind of bulbs? Not sure, but we should find out soon.

i like how they say that the interior lighting is used to accent the exteriors color, yet they dont offer a RED which might be one of the more popular colors and color combos. i ordered black and i plannedon doing red black combo but its not even OFFERED. i can understand it not being standard but its not even offered. i dont think red stripes are even offered. red with black stripes and black with red stripes were some of the biggest color combinations in the history of camaro but its not even possible now unless you do it yourself.

Im sure if GM doesn't do red(or any other color) the aftermarket will probably have a (cheaper) solution.